Item Description
Original item: Only One Available. Despite the machine guns and artillery, swords were still issued to officers in WWI. This is a fine example of the German Artillery Officer's Sword, commonly referred to as the "Blücher Sabel," named for the Prussian Commander who was ally to the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
This example is in fine condition showing nice blade condition, with only a few areas of light oxidation. The blade has been sharpened, and there are a few small nicks, but it is still quite nice. It is stamped on the upper spine near the hilt is a small Crown over W over 14 for Kaiser Wilhelm 1914. The maker of the sword is SIMSON & Co. of SUHL and is stamped under the rain guard (chappe), which makes it quite hard to see, and it is partly covered by the leather blade buffer. The sword also has the standard bakelite as expected on the later model swords, with the characteristic single knuckle bow hand guard.
There are various proof marks on hilt and blade, and this sword comes with the original all steel scabbard, which is in very good condition. There is lots of the original blued finish present, and in intact carrying ring.
A most desirable German Very early WWI Artillery Officer's "Bleucher Sabel" with scabbard, ready to display!
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